Tough Defense Leads No. 1 Tar Heels Past Spartans

Posted Aug 30, 2009
Defense ruled the day on both sides as No. 1-ranked North Carolina defeated UNC Greensboro 1-0 in women's soccer action at Fetzer Field Sunday afternoon. The Tar Heels got the goal they needed in the 57th minute from senior midfielder Nikki Washington in improving to 3-0. The contest was the last of four games played this weekend in the Carolina Nike Classic at Fetzer Field. (Tar Heel Blue)

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